Wondering what it’s like to go on a horse trek in Iceland? This is a video I shot during my first trek, the one that really got me hooked on horseback riding. It was in 2000. I had been taking lessons for all of four months and I was about to go on a 5…Continue reading My First Trek
Tag: Kolkuós
Where Magic, Mystery, and History Come Together: Kolkuós Part 1
If ever there was a special place in the world of Icelandic horses, it is Kolkuós. Here, literally, is the beginning of the Icelandic horse. Before that, they were European. And here is where my personal favorite line of horses were bred.
A Herd Comes Home: Kolkuós Part 2
Celebrating at Kolkuos. The return of a herd.
Bettering the Breed Through Evaluations
A documentary record of an early breed evaluation in the USA, held in Wisconsin in 2004. It was also an outstanding educational event and can still serve as a model for public outreach.
Flugumýri: A Farm Visit
Flugumýri is famous from the Viking sagas. But it is currently known for the horses that have been bred there.